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2018 NFL Draft: Breaking down the top need for each team

By Peter Panacy

NEW YORK - APRIL 26: A ball and helmets are seen in front of the podium prior to the start of the 2008 NFL Draft on April 26, 2008 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
NEW YORK - APRIL 26: A ball and helmets are seen in front of the podium prior to the start of the 2008 NFL Draft on April 26, 2008 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /
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NASHVILLE, TN – NOVEMBER 12: Outside Linebacker Brian Orakpo #98 of the Tennessee Titans celebrates with against the Cincinnati Bengals at Nissan Stadium on November 12, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN – NOVEMBER 12: Outside Linebacker Brian Orakpo #98 of the Tennessee Titans celebrates with against the Cincinnati Bengals at Nissan Stadium on November 12, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /

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Despite an up-and-down season, the Tennessee Titans still find themselves in the playoff hunt. There are number of areas needing fixes, though, and we can pinpoint the primary area up front — the pass rush.

Like the Buccaneers, the Titans have struggled to find a consistent edge presence over the course of the season. Linebacker Derrick Morgan leads the team with six sacks, but fellow edge rusher Brian Orakpo has only 2.5 off the other side.

Overall, Tennessee has just 16 sacks on the season, which was only two more than the lowly Bucs pass rush just discussed.

With some possible concerns in the secondary, a strong pass rush would seriously alleviate some needs to find shutdown cornerbacks and rangy safeties in the defensive backfield.